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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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